Irish weather enthusiasts can expect a delightful week ahead as the country prepares for its warmest conditions yet, with temperatures climbing to a sweltering 28 degrees by Friday. Today brings pleasant conditions across the midlands, east and south, where thermometers will reach a comfortable 23 degrees. While most areas enjoy dry weather, western and northern … Read more
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has cooled expectations that the First Home Scheme will be extended to second-hand homes in the near term, citing concerns about potential price increases and emphasizing the need to prioritize new housing construction. The shared equity scheme currently allows first-time buyers to purchase newly built properties with government and bank assistance covering … Read more
IKEA is set to open its newest plan and order point in Waterford next week, marking its largest operation outside of Dublin. The new outlet will be located in the Tramore Road Business Park and represents a major expansion of the Swedish retailer’s presence in the southeast. This will be IKEA’s seventh plan and order … Read more
A new survey by the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland reveals that 60 per cent of US multinationals operating in the country intend to increase their employee numbers over the next year. An additional 32.5 per cent say they plan to maintain current staffing levels, signaling continued confidence in Ireland as a key base for … Read more
Ryanair was forced to cancel more than 400 flights on Friday, disrupting travel for over 70,000 passengers as a nationwide air traffic controller strike in France coincided with the start of Europe’s peak summer holiday season. The Dublin-based carrier cancelled 16 flights between Dublin and French cities including Paris, Nantes and Nice, as well as … Read more
Dublin Airport achieved unprecedented passenger numbers in June, breaking multiple records as 3.54 million travelers passed through its terminals in the busiest month in the airport’s history. The June figures represent a nearly 6% increase compared to the same month last year, according to operator DAA. The surge demonstrates the continued recovery and growth in … Read more
Maternity advocates are calling for innovative approaches to provide psychiatric care for mothers and babies, as plans for a dedicated inpatient unit remain stalled eight years after being recommended. The Department of Health confirmed that only a feasibility study has been completed for the proposed psychiatric unit, which would allow mothers and babies to be … Read more
Companies must now register with ComReg to send text messages to customers without having them flagged as potential scams, as new rules take effect to combat the widespread problem of fraudulent communications. The communications regulator has launched a registration scheme for Application-to-Person SMS messages, which typically include a Sender ID showing the company or organization … Read more
A united Ireland would require an initial investment of €3 billion in the first year but would eliminate all financial burdens within ten years, according to the first peer-reviewed academic study on Irish unity costs. The Dublin City University report challenges previous projections that suggested UK subsidies of up to £14 billion annually to Northern … Read more
Household energy bills may avoid significant increases despite a proposed €18 billion upgrade to Ireland’s energy grid, according to price comparison experts who believe falling wholesale costs could offset infrastructure charges. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities has published investment plans to modernize Ireland’s energy infrastructure between 2026 and 2030, with costs estimated between €14.1 … Read more
Ryanair cancelled more than 800 flights last month as ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupted air travel across the region, though the Irish carrier maintained that less than 1% of its total operations were affected. The budget airline was forced to cancel and reroute services amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, alongside continued … Read more
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has reported a significant rise in new electric vehicle (EV) registrations for June, highlighting a growing shift toward cleaner transport options in Ireland. A total of 1,246 new electric cars were registered during the month, representing an 81.9 per cent increase compared to 685 registrations in June … Read more
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified 45 public water supplies across Ireland that are “at risk”, affecting nearly half a million people. While the vast majority of public water systems remain safe, the EPA says these specific supplies require urgent improvements to protect public health. According to the EPA’s latest report, 99.8% of drinking … Read more
New car sales in Ireland jumped nearly 60% in June, with electric vehicles accounting for more than half of all registrations during what is typically a quiet month for the motor trade. June saw 2,376 new car sales compared to 1,493 in the same month last year, with electric vehicles making up 50.7% of registrations. … Read more
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has unveiled ambitious plans to dramatically expand Dublin’s Luas network by 2050, including two new circular lines on the outskirts of the city centre and connections to major suburban areas. The Luas 2050 vision proposes new lines to Blanchardstown, Clondalkin, Balgriffin, and Clongriffin, alongside the circular routes and an orbital line beyond … Read more